Help! My Puppy Eats Too Fast for Their Own Good

Help! My Puppy Eats Too Fast for Their Own Good

Most, if not all, pets enjoy their food and relish meal times. This doesn’t mean that they savor every bite, however. Instead, a common reaction to a bowl of food is to simply inhale it without appearing to chew even a morsel of it. This is true for pets of all ages, but if your […]
The Great Escape: The Importance of Pet Microchips

The Great Escape: The Importance of Pet Microchips

Summer is the time for relaxing in your yard, hosting BBQs, and marveling over fireworks. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of year when pets tend to go missing after they escape from their homes or yards. It only takes a split second for your pet to scoot out a gate left open by the gardener, […]
Is Training a Kitten Not to Bite or Scratch Even Possible?

Is Training a Kitten Not to Bite or Scratch Even Possible?

Kittens love to play, but the predatory instincts that guide them can cause accidental harm to their partner. Additionally, owners can inadvertently reinforce bad behaviors by using their hands and fingers to entice their kitten to play. Training a kitten your rules for play isn’t hard, but it requires consistency and patience. With our tips, […]
Raising a Puppy in an Apartment: Puppy 101

Raising a Puppy in an Apartment: Puppy 101

Your quarters may be cramped, but your heart is overflowing with love to spare, so why not adopt a puppy? While your desire to add a furry companion to your environment may be strong, there are some important aspects of raising a puppy in an apartment that you need to consider before taking the plunge. […]
How to Help Your New Kitten Feel at Home

How to Help Your New Kitten Feel at Home

Adopting a kitten is definitely the easy part. It’s bringing them home to their new environment that can have challenges. There are many variables at play, and once you resolve one issue another can pop up in its place. In other words, you have to constantly stay in front of potential problems. Luckily, it’s super […]
From the Vet: What to Look for When Buying Pet Food

From the Vet: What to Look for When Buying Pet Food

Every pet needs plenty of TLC, quality veterinary care, and a healthy diet. But finding a food that checks all the boxes—nutritious, delicious, and within budget—can be overwhelming. There are more options now than ever before, with new brands, specialty diets, and textures, and even refrigerated foods for both cats and dogs.  
Season’s Eatings: Offer Healthy Pet Snacks to Your Buddy During the Holidays

Season’s Eatings: Offer Healthy Pet Snacks to Your Buddy During the Holidays

The holiday season is not known as a time of year where many of us lose weight. Between the buttery, sugary desserts and rich, savory meat dishes, we’re lucky if we keep weight gain to a solid five to ten pounds. Pets are no exception to this trend, but with some healthy pet snacks waiting […]
Festive Thanksgiving Fare that is Safe for Pets

Festive Thanksgiving Fare that is Safe for Pets

Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and sharing the seasonal harvest, and the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital has some tips to help you include your pets safely in the celebration. Just be sure to mention to your guests that food sharing with Fifi is a no-no and that you already have a tempting, […]
Cat Wellness Care for Hoomans

Cat Wellness Care for Hoomans

We all know that doggos are the best, 12/10 paw-some. The dogtors at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital sez that cattos are pretty cool, too, though, and we are inclined to believe them. Did you know that even though dem purr-buckets say dem is okay, sometimes they need hoomans help, too? Lucky for you, we are […]
Well, Well, Well..ness Visits—Dog Wellness Visits Straight from the Pupper’s Mouth

Well, Well, Well..ness Visits—Dog Wellness Visits Straight from the Pupper’s Mouth

Doggo here, comin’ to talk to you about my frens at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital and how they work with my hoomans to keep me feelin’ goods so I can sniff, play, and cuddle every day. Although I might gives you a face when you say we goin’ to the vet, I know you are […]